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Military service members and families know moving with the U.S. military is anything but simple. Through engaging and entertaining interviews, host Amy Bushatz, executive editor of Military.com, brings you all the tips, tricks, benefits and information you need to make your military move as smooth as possible.

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Military service members and families know moving with the U.S. military is anything but simple. Through engaging and entertaining interviews, host Amy Bushatz, executive editor of Military.com, brings you all the tips, tricks, benefits and information you need to make your military move as smooth as possible.

PCS With Military.com is brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union.

    The Most Important PCS Changes for 2023 and What to Do About Them (Megan Harless, military PCS expert)

    The Most Important PCS Changes for 2023 and What to Do About Them (Megan Harless, military PCS expert)

    Ready for your 2023 military PCS? Each year, the Defense Department updates the rules and regulations around military moves. Knowing and using those changes is an important part of making a successful PCS.
    But learning what they are and understanding how they impact you? That’s where things get harder. In this episode of PCS with Military.com, military move expert Megan Harless gives us a quick view of the most important changes for 2023 and what you need to do about them. Listen now.
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    • 29 min
    Insider Tips for Your First Military PCS Pack-Out (Isabel Schmitt, LOGSA Mil Moves)

    Insider Tips for Your First Military PCS Pack-Out (Isabel Schmitt, LOGSA Mil Moves)

    Ready to take on the challenge of your first military move? In the complex world of military permanent change-of-station (PCS) moves, it’s hard to know what you’re getting yourself into until you’ve done it. From packing to dealing with the move itself, a maze of rules, guidance and advice is waiting for you. So how do you know what to do? And is there a way to simply learn the best practices without first making mistakes?
    In this episode of PCS with Military.com, Army veteran, spouse and military move industry insider Isabel Schmitt lays out her best tips for military families getting ready for a PCS. Co-founder of LOGSA Mil Moves, Isabel’s help is based on her boots-on-the-ground knowledge about how military packers and movers really work. Listen now.
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    • 22 min
    Why You Should Move Yourself and Tips for Making a Military PPM Happen (Mallory Pevoto, “DITY Mama” and PPM expert)

    Why You Should Move Yourself and Tips for Making a Military PPM Happen (Mallory Pevoto, “DITY Mama” and PPM expert)

    Think doing your PCS move yourself without the help of the on-base transportation office is too much work? Military spouse Mallory Pevoto, aka the “DITY Mama,” says think again. A Personally Procured Move (PPM), also known as a DITY move, might sound like too much to handle, but by organizing packers and movers yourself without the help of Uncle Sam, you can have more control over what happens with your household goods and maybe even make some money in the process, she says.
    In this episode of PCS with Military.com, Mallory talks us through why military families should strongly consider a PPM for their next military move and what to do if you find yourself facing one when it’s not what you want. Listen now.
     
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    • 22 min
    Keeping Your PCS Money and Paperwork Ducks In a Row (Kate Horrell, Military.com financial columnist)

    Keeping Your PCS Money and Paperwork Ducks In a Row (Kate Horrell, Military.com financial columnist)

    Making a military PCS move carries a hefty financial burden for military families. That means smart money management and knowing and using all of your PCS entitlements is necessary for getting you from Point A to Point B without draining your bank account.
    And even as you balance that cash flow, you also need to keep another life management factor in mind: All of that paperwork that makes the military life go ’round. From passports to shot records, knowing where your documents are won’t just save your sanity, it can also save you money.
    In this episode of PCS with Military.com, financial columnist and accredited financial counselor Kate Horrell joins us to share her best tips and tricks for a financially smart and sanity-safe military move. 
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    • 19 min
    The DoD's PCS Help for Career-Minded Military Spouses (Eddy Mentzer, DoD spouse career programs lead)

    The DoD's PCS Help for Career-Minded Military Spouses (Eddy Mentzer, DoD spouse career programs lead)

    In a world where dual-income households are the norm, leaving a civilian career behind every few years thanks to a military PCS move creates a host of challenges. Even if you can easily find a role in your profession, how are you supposed to grow a career when you keep hopping jobs?
    A series of programs offered by the Defense Department seeks to help with that problem. In this episode of PCS with Military.com, director Eddy Mentzer walks us through what those programs are, where to find them and how to get the most out of the assistance available. Listen now.
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    • 28 min
    Why Your Military PCS Might be Funnier Than You Think It Is (Ashley Gutermuth, comedian and Air Force spouse)

    Why Your Military PCS Might be Funnier Than You Think It Is (Ashley Gutermuth, comedian and Air Force spouse)

    Two military spouses walk into a bar …
    No, that’s not the kind of joke we’re looking for. Military moves can be wildly stressful, but if you can find the humor in them and learn to laugh through what you’re dealing with? It makes everything just a little bit easier.
    Comedian and Air Force spouse Ashley Gutermuth knows that is true. Through her many military moves, she has learned to flip circumstances around to find the humor, and the standup comedy she does as a result is downright hilarious. This episode of PCS with Military.com shares plenty of laughter as Ashley reveals her secrets for finding the funny in military life, why she owns six Roombas and her jokes that make people mad. Listen now.
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

Tiffini T ,

Great information

PCS updates that are very clearly explained by people who not only know the latest and most important information — but have lived through it!

trapezeaddict ,

Season 2 is fantastic.

This podcast is wonderful, insightful and always features guests who offer information you just can’t find anywhere else. And it’s fun to listen to with just the right blend of humor and information. This is a must-listen for anyone who has to PCS.

Landlift ,

From a DOD mover

This is very informative to all parties involved.. I believe it could truly help in breaking the narrative of (us against them). The sponsor has enough worries, and as we’re all adults here, we all know, happy marriage, happy life.. Understanding the process can dramatically help with the transition of moving to a new duty station (essentially a new world)..
Not only excellent subject matter, but also an excellent host..

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